As part of a wellness coaching program, I recently had the opportunity to learn more about Kaizen, which is Japanese for “improvement” or “change for the better.” Often utilized in business leadership and manufacturing, the Kaizen philosophy involves applying small but continuous changes to various processes. A main idea is that rather than trying to [...]

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Serious and debilitating addictions, i.e., to a physical substance or gambling, should be treated in a therapy setting, not via phone-based coaching. Nonetheless, certain techniques from this field can be applied to a broad range of undesired behaviors. These techniques include recognizing the impacts of one’s environment, and proactively generating strategies for countering and replacing [...]

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As we consider the 2009 presidential inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama, we can develop tools for personal life transitions.
Inauguration, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means “to induct into office with suitable ceremonies,” “to dedicate ceremoniously, or “to bring about the beginning of.” Wikipedia describes an inauguration as “a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a [...]

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If you’re a creative idealist as I am, you may often find yourself generating a range of new ideas as you move forward on existing projects. As you continue to progress, learn, and bring your creations into being, many more possibilities open up before you. Each new idea may generate 10 more thoughts.
If we [...]

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